The CPU Cooler
Also included in the kit is a CPU Cooler. Intel processors are often shipped with a stock heatsink and fan. Although this cooler is adequately suitable for the CPU it can often be noisy and unsuitable for overclocking the CPU to higher speeds. The FSP Silent Solution Kit is available with either an Intel Pentium 4 Cooler or an AMD CPU Cooler.In order to test how well the FSP CPU Cooler was I took readings of the CPU temperature when idle and when under full load. I used Prime95 to stress test my system in order to put the CPU under full load.
Idle Results
Load Results
Intel CPU Cooler Contents
- Heatsink and Fan
- Thermal Grease
- P4 Bracket
- P4 Backplate
- 2 x P4 Installation Clips
- Screw Pack
The 70mm fan attached to the CPU is also a thermally controlled fan. As the temperature rises the fan increases in speed to provide more efficient cooling. The base of the heatsink is very smooth, almost a mirror finish. By having a very smooth base to the heatsink it provides a better contact with the CPU.
| CPU Cooler Specifications | |
| Measurements: | 70 x 70 x 20mm |
| Bearing Type: | 1 Ball, 1 Sleeve |
| Starting Voltage: | 9V |
| Rated Current: | 0.15A |
| Input Power: | 1.8W |
| Rated Speed: | High Speed: 3200RPM Low Speed: 2250RPM |
| Airflow: CFM |
Highest Speed: 29.8CFM Lowest Speed: 26.8CFM |
| Application: | Intel Pentium 4 CPU (Upto 3.06GHz) |
| Noise Level: | < 30 dBA |
| Life Expectancy: | 40,000 Hours |
